I felt that many of the activities in the MindUp curriculum formed the way to practicing a mindful meditation with my ds as well as giving him ways to be more mindful throughout his day. I did read The Mindful Child listed above as well. It has been probably 4 years or so. I seem to remember it being more about meditation and don't recall any religious nature to it. I will try and dig it out and take a flip though it. I do recall thinking it was geared for probably 6-10 year olds when I was reading it.

In the book they said about 1/2 the kids with low processing speed had social difficulties. They also talk about how many of them have language difficulties, which of course predispose them to social interaction difficulties. A lot of it is very subtle. It is stuff like taking longer to pick up on social cues, stilted awkward interactions since it can take longer for them to formulate responses, delayed reactions to jokes or sarcasm which seems a bit off to peers.

Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up. I am about halfway through it. I love how it talks about low processing speed and the effect that has socially and on home life as well as academically. It seems most material focuses on the academic piece but not the other areas. I also find that with people I know irl. I apologize if this book has already been discussed, I am not around too much these days, so I may have missed that. Hope everyone is doing well!

For fresh baked chocolate chip cookies. For this reprieve from winter we have been having the last two weeks. It was 12 C today! For good deals at the grocery store that allowed me to prep lots of freezer meals for the next month. I am also grateful that my freezer is full of healthy meals that should save lots of time and aggravation this month.

For spending the afternoon with my dad. For coffee and a movie with a good friend. She has been pretty down lately and it was so lovely to see her feeling more hopeful about things. For meeting a goal.

Flex days. I get to make this weekend a long weekend. For ds having a fantastic afternoon with one of his friends. For a peaceful morning.

For a fun evening with ds. For feeling like we have finally settled into a good routine with me working and ds in school. For the chinook we are having.

Sbgrace - thanks for the link! I have requested to join.

For ds being in a caring school environment. For sunshine. For learning a valuable lesson from ds today. He is such a great kid! I missed posting yesterday. Here is my list for Tuesday: For sleep. For a good laugh with a friend. For the start of a new friendship.

Is it only writing that the task initiation issue shows up? What you wrote sort of made me think that perhaps he is having motor planning issues with writing.

Dinner out. Lovely scented body butter. Comfy pjs.

For a day to rest. I didn't get all of prep stuff I usually do for the week, so I may regret that later this week. For feeling more hopeful about the future. For an evening with a good book.

A lovely day with ds. Doesn't seem like we ever get to spend much time together these days. Time spent planning and writing down goals. A clean house.

Oh I would like to join, but I don't see the group. I went under the social group tab but I can't find it. What am I doing wrong? Or am I just to late to join?

Did she specifically mention ODD or are you just drawing that conclusion from the non compliant comment? I her defense I am not sure what else she could really say about not answering his name or age. I think that is a reasonable comment for her to make. Of course, you know your son and what was probably going on in his mind and his response makes perfect sense. But she is looking at it from the point of view of what most children would do in that situation. I also don't think non compliant means she is going to go with a dx of ODD, it really could point to any number of things. If she was telling you already she is going with ODD and that was her strongest evidence of such, I would be concerned. I think most people are completely shocked by what they walk out of testing learning about their child. I do think you have to sit down with a full report and a debriefing session with the psych and give yourself a chance to see if any of it fits or not.

For being caught up at work. For catching up with a friend on the phone. For takeout.

For my house. For friends who are always willing to help. For chocolate.

For my job. For closing in on a goal I have been working towards. For playing with ds.

Having a nice conversation with ds about his day. For the sunshine today. For my matcha tea this morning, would have never made it through the day otherwise.

For not getting the car stuck in the slushy melting snow. Was worried I wouldn't make it and have no way to pick up ds from school. For a yummy supper. That my biggest problem this evening is deciding if I should make cookies. Also, I really enjoy reading everyone's gratitude posts. I am usually nodding my head as I read.

For a full fridge and menu plan all done for the week. For hearing ds's giggle all day. For a hot bath, which is where I am headed now! Have a great evening everyone!

For feeling better - my glute and hip flexor were causing me a lot of grief today. But after much foam rolling things are nearly back to normal. For pizza movie night! For having a nap.

For hearing some good news from a friend who has been having a rough time lately. For a workweek that is done. For my son's creative side.

For not having to cook tonight. For being able to spend the evening on the couch next to the fireplace watching tv. For ds making such good progress on all his IEP goals.

For spending time with ds. For a relaxing evening. For a nice chat with my husband.